September 19, 2018  |  PARENT ENEWS 

Friday Special Schedule!

Friday is Mercy Day and we have a special schedule. Students must report to advisory by 9:00am in their formal dress uniform. Students are encouraged to change into their class t-shirt and free dress before lunch (lunch will be provided).

Don't miss your chance to buy tickets for the Head of School's Family BBQ hosted by the Mercy Parent Club on Sunday, October 7th. We'll have delicious food served by Emergency BBQ, beer and wine, and activities for the little ones! Please purchase tickets by September 28th | $10 for 21+ | $5 for youth. 

Let us know if you'd like to VOLUNTEER for this event!

For questions please contact Amaré Silva asilva@mercyhsb.com

Parents - Join the Red Cross Club and Mercy community on October 24 for our Blood Drive!

Sign up now to schedule an appointment  

At Mercy High School Burlingame, we strive to ensure that each student is healthy and balanced in mind, body and spirit. Part of that entails working with parents to ensure that they are well informed about issues today's youth are facing. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration shared that teens' use of e-cigarettes is "an epidemic proportion." Please read this New York Times article for more information. 

Tri-School Walk for Catholic Worker

3 Supplemental hours and 1 Learning Hour

Saturday, September 22nd - 9am-12:15pm

Help raise money for the Catholic Worker House in San Bruno, $40 donation. Walk starts at Mercy High School 9:00am Ends at Catholic Worker Hospitality House, Saint Bruno Church at 12:15 pm) Sign up on the Campus Ministry Door. Each participant is asked to raise $40, and walk for the Catholic Worker Hospitality House. Checks should be made out to: Catholic Worker Hospitality House. Please write walker's name on the memo line of each check.

CORE Opportunity!

Correction on date
Who: SSF Weed Warriors
Date: Every last Friday and Saturday of the month, year round!
Time: 9am-12pm
Contact: Loretta or Chuck, 650-952-6174
Important: Must contact Loretta or Chuck before you volunteer!

Junior Parent Night  

Tues., Sept. 25th -  6:30-7:30pm

Please join Francesca Ohanessian, Mercy's college counselor, for an overview of the college search and application process.  Pat Hennes from AJ Tutoring will also present on Tuesday to discuss different testing schedules for SAT/ACT testing in junior and senior year.

Kairos Retreat Information
Kairos is an amazing experience and opportunity for your daughters. Spaces fill up quickly so if you wish your daughter to attend, please encourage her to sign up. The cost of the retreat is $200.00. This is the last chance to reserve a spot! The dates for Kairos are: Wednesday, October 3-Friday, October 5 OR Wednesday February 6- Friday, February 8th.  If you have any questions please email Angie at asimonetti@mercyhsb.com. 

Please feel free to contact me anytime at 650-762-1107. I am looking forward to a great 2018-19 with Mercy Athletics! - Charlie Dougherty, Athletic Director

Follow Mercy Athletics on Twitter for game updates and scores!

All results of each team can be found in the Mercy scoreboard-place HERE

Games & Practice Schedule

Sept. 20 - 26

Winter Sports 
Any athlete planning on trying out for basketball or soccer is required to attend strength and conditioning sessions in Grassilli on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5pm. You are exempt if you are currently playing on a Mercy Fall sport or club team, but must notify Mr. Dougherty of the club team if you do not plan to attend. *Reminder: The amount of girls participating in conditioning will also help determine whether we field JV teams in both basketball and soccer.

Mercy Athlete of the Week:

Tennis Player Sharlene Fang

As a four year starter, senior Sharlene brings her positive attitude and solid consistency each time she steps on the court to represent Mercy Burlingame Varsity Tennis. Sharlene has helped our younger players develop as she leads by a quiet and strong example. This past week Sharlene exhibited a determined and "never give up" attitude as she helped our #1 doubles team win two, three set matches. Great job Sharlene, keep it going!

Parent photographers!
We'd love to share and promote your game photos! If you've snapped great shots from a Mercy Athletics game, please send photos and videos to Athletic Director Charlie Dougherty and Marketing Director Briana Daley.

Students who are taking an AP course should pay the AP Exam Fee by Oct. 11, 2018.

Click HERE for form 

Deaf Awareness Week starts Sept. 24th! The ASL 2 and 3 classes will be sharing various aspects of Deaf Culture, History and Language with their fellow Mercy students. Your family can get started early with a fantastic, informative documentary! A&E Network's Deaf Out Loud introduces 3 different Deaf families as they share their experiences in the hearing world. Check out an article and a viewing guide for Deaf Out Loud, and a sneak peak of the documentary!  

Every Purchase gives back! 

Step 1: Click on SHOP FOR MERCY and it will take you to Amazon.com.

Step 2: Sign in and shop away!

Amazon donates 2%-10% of all purchases to Mercy HSB.